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Mount Tambora’s Eruption Was So Powerful Europe Went Into 'Volcanic Winter' With No Summer in 1816
After the eruption, the global temperature dropped by up to 3°C, and a 'volcanic winter' was witnessed in many places.
The best space imagery from Don Pettit’s incredible 7-month mission
Photographer extraordinaire Don Pettit is about to return to Earth following a seven-month stay aboard the space station. Take a moment to enjoy his best work.
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That Time A Volcano Killed A Third Of Londoners
1816 was known as ‘The Year Without a Summer’, probably caused by the eruption of Mount Tambora (also in Indonesia) the previous year. This led to failed crops across Europe. Ireland was ...
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Incredible photos of Mount Everest taken from International Space Station as three astronauts set for return
Astronauts on the International Space Station have proven this once again in sharing incredibly photos of Mount Everest taken from space. Advert Being able to see Everest from that perspective is ...
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Mount Lewotobi in Indonesia erupts, prompting aviation warning
such as the eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815, further highlighting the country's vulnerability to volcanic hazards.
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Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi erupts, aviation alert issued as ash reaches 3,500 metres | VIDEO
such as the eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815, further highlighting the country's vulnerability to volcanic hazards.
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A glowing India lights up the darkness in stunning ISS space photos from NASA
The International Space Station recently shared captivating night photos of Earth from orbit, showcasing the planet's beauty. One image of India, radiant with city lights under a starry sky ...
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John Wheeler: The Tambora eruption was the strongest of the past 1,000 years
On this date in 1815, the Tambora Volcano in Indonesia erupted. This was the most powerful volcanic eruption of at least the past 1,000 years. Tens of thousands of people were killed in a torrent of ...
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Mount Spurr’s rumbles provide timely reminder of health risks from volcanic ash
When a large volcano erupts, as Mount Spurr appears close to doing about 80 miles from Anchorage, Alaska, it can release enormous volumes of ash. Fine ash can infiltrate the lungs of people and ...
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Volcanic ash is a silent killer, more so than lava: What Alaska needs to know with Mount Spurr likely to erupt
When a large volcano erupts, as Mount Spurr appears close to doing about 80 miles from Anchorage, Alaska, it can release enormous volumes of ash. Fine ash can infiltrate the lungs of people and ...